Ginger vs Chayote - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Ginger and Chayote
- Ginger is higher in Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Chayote is higher in Folate.
- Chayote covers your daily Folate needs 21% more than Ginger.
- Ginger contains 4 times more Magnesium than Chayote. While Ginger contains 43mg of Magnesium, Chayote contains only 12mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Chayote, fruit, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+76.5%
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Magnesium
+258.3%
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Phosphorus
+88.9%
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Potassium
+232%
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Copper
+83.7%
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Sodium
-84.6%
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Zinc
+117.6%
Equal in Calcium - 17
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Iron
+76.5%
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Magnesium
+258.3%
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Phosphorus
+88.9%
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Potassium
+232%
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Copper
+83.7%
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Sodium
-84.6%
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Zinc
+117.6%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+116.7%
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Vitamin B2
+17.2%
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Vitamin B3
+59.6%
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Vitamin B6
+110.5%
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Vitamin C
+54%
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Vitamin B5
+22.7%
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Folate
+745.5%
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Vitamin K
+4000%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
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Vitamin E
+116.7%
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Vitamin B2
+17.2%
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Vitamin B3
+59.6%
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Vitamin B6
+110.5%
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Vitamin C
+54%
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Vitamin B5
+22.7%
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Folate
+745.5%
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Vitamin K
+4000%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+122%
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Fats
+476.9%
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Carbs
+294%
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Other
+156.7%
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Water
+19.5%
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+122%
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+476.9%
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Carbs
+294%
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+156.7%
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Water
+19.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1440%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+170.2%
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Saturated Fat
-86.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1440%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+170.2%
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Saturated Fat
-86.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 15.77g | 2.81g |
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Protein | 1.82g | 0.82g |
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Fats | 0.75g | 0.13g |
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Carbs | 17.77g | 4.51g |
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Calories | 80kcal | 19kcal |
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Sugar | 1.7g | 1.66g |
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Fiber | 2g | 1.7g |
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Calcium | 16mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 0.6mg | 0.34mg |
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Magnesium | 43mg | 12mg |
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Phosphorus | 34mg | 18mg |
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Potassium | 415mg | 125mg |
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Sodium | 13mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.74mg |
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Copper | 0.226mg | 0.123mg |
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Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin C | 5mg | 7.7mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.029mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.47mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.249mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.076mg |
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Folate | 11µg | 93µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 4.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.011mg |
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Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.04mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.044mg |
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Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.077mg |
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Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.039mg |
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Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.001mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.047mg |
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Valine | 0.073mg | 0.063mg |
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Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.015mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.203g | 0.028g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.154g | 0.01g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.057g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%

14%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%

13%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.